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スカーレットex (Scarlet ex): Japanese Pokémon TCG Set Guide (SV1S)

The very first expansion pack of the Scarlet & Violet era, スカーレットex (Scarlet ex) launched the SV series alongside its twin set バイオレットex. Featuring Koraidon ex as the headline Pokémon and introducing the new ex mechanic to the Scarlet & Violet generation, this set laid the foundation for what would become one of

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The very first expansion pack of the Scarlet & Violet era, スカーレットex (Scarlet ex) launched the SV series alongside its twin set バイオレットex. Featuring Koraidon ex as the headline Pokémon and introducing the new ex mechanic to the Scarlet & Violet generation, this set laid the foundation for what would become one of the most popular TCG eras in Japan.

By PulloraX · Published 30 October 2026

Set overview

Series: Scarlet & Violet
Set code: SV1S
Japanese name: 拡張パック スカーレットex
Release date: 20 January 2023
Total cards: 108 (78 base + 30 secret rares including SR, SAR, AR, UR)
Pack configuration: 5 cards per pack, 30 packs per box, 12 boxes per carton

Key cards

The top chase cards in SV1S include Gardevoir ex SAR (101/078), widely regarded as the set’s most valuable pull. Koraidon ex appears in multiple rarities up to SAR (103/078) and UR (106/078). Penny (ボタン) features as a SAR Supporter (105/078). Other notable pulls include Gyarados ex SR (091/078) and the Art Rare lineup featuring Riolu (086/078), Ralts (083/078), and Kirlia (084/078). Professor’s Research (Professor Sada) rounds out the Trainer highlights as an SR (099/078).

What is in the box

Each Japanese booster box of Scarlet ex contains 30 packs with 5 cards per pack, totalling 150 cards. Standard pull rates for the SV-era expansion packs apply, with one or more guaranteed hits per box including ex cards, full art Trainers, and Art Rares.

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